UConn Head Coach Dan Hurley, April Fools Has Everyone On Alert, NFL League Meetings, Hot Seat/Cool Throne And Guys On Chicks

April 1, 2026

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The Pardon My Take episode mixes humor, sports analysis, and interviews, kicking off with an elaborate April Fools prank before diving into NFL offseason developments, a detailed UConn-Duke NCAA tournament breakdown via coach Dan Hurley's interview, NBA MVP debates, and lighter segments like Hot Seat/Cool Throne.

April Fools Prank Reversal

Hosts pull off a multi-layered prank on producer Jerry by pretending he's tricked them into booking Jets QB Geno Smith for an interview. Jerry calls in, impersonating Smith with a shaky accent blending Big Dom and Southern tones, answering scripted questions about his Jets return, teammates like Sauce Gardner, and his Seven Sunday Heroes foundation. Hosts feign excitement—especially Jets fan Memes—before revealing the ruse via Zoom, praising Jerry's commitment while noting his preparation, including researching Smith's charity (tied to a past punch incident). The bit highlights podcast camaraderie, with Max on high alert from past pranks like his fake White House visit.

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What you'll learn

1 (03:41) **April Fools Banter** - Hosts on high alert for pranks, Phillies joke on Max, plan reverse prank on Jerry
2 (04:53) **Jerry Prank Setup** - Hosts brief MemeGod on selling Gino Smith call from Jerry
3 (07:30) **Jerry Calls as Gino Smith** - Jerry prank call as Gino; hosts interview "Gino" with scripted questions
4 (12:41) **Prank Reveal on Jerry** - Hosts reveal to shocked Jerry on phone, then Zoom
5 (22:32) **NFL Coaches Photo Roast** - Analyze GM/coaches picture from owners meetings in Arizona
6 (27:41) **Hard Knocks & Ref Labor** - Seahawks/Patriots for Hard Knocks; refs negotiating full-time vs. double-dipping
7 (33:40) **NFL News Roundup** - Browns rescind future pick trade idea; Haslam on Watson turnaround

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Show Notes

April Fools has everyone on high alert and we decide on a little reversal this year with our Friend Jerry O’Connell (00:00:00-00:20:46). NFL Owners meetings and coaches picture day. We talk some basketball and national sports podcast topics (00:20:46-01:00:41). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Tiger Woods arrest report (01:00:41-01:23:49). UConn Head Coach Dan Hurley joins the show to talk about Sunday’s thrilling win over Duke, the headbutt/nuzzle with ref Roger Ayers, building toughness in his team, pregame routine and tons more (01:23:49-02:08:14). We finish with a card rip and guys on chicks (02:08:14-02:23:42)

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